Walking holidays in JapanTours & holidays in 2016 & 2017

Japan holidays are an intriguing combination of calm, cool and just a little bit bonkers all against a picturebook backdrop of mountains, volcano lakes and coastal expanses. The rituals the locals observe today are what underpin one of the world’s best-maintained cultures and you can truly lose yourself in everyday life. Speedy trains and insane efficiency make travelling out to hikes and islands easy too.

reviews for Walking holidays in Japan

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I am reborn! Simply the best holiday I have ever been on

Some great stories to tell the grandchildren. Would recommend to a friend

We particularly enjoyed Kyoto which gave a mix of city living with the cultural experiences. We visited Sanjusangendo temple which holds 1001 life sized statues... (more)Lisa Thompson

This was an excellent trip. ...Walking in the countryside - seeing parts of Japan that I would never have discovered on my own and being guided by a reliable expert. Asuka, Dorogawa and the Mitarai Gorge were particularly memorable. Also - wonderful exotic food, charming ryokans and soothing onsens. (more)Una Dinning

Memorable parts?
All of it was good. The highlight might have been the first sight of the Golden Temple in Kyoto, or the first proper Japanese meal.
Tips?
As it is primarily a walking holiday through woods, I would recommend one takes good walking boots and a stick.
Local benefits?
Mainly staying staying in small, traditional hotels (ryokan) must be good.
Overall rating?
Excellent. All the arrangements worked perfectly. (more)John Brennan